Pieta 1550 - 1625

This engraving, titled "Pieta," depicts the Virgin Mary mourning over the body of Christ, a subject frequently explored in Renaissance art. The work, created by Flemish artist Hieronymus Wierix in the late 16th century, features a detailed and expressive portrayal of Mary's grief, while also emphasizing the physical suffering of Christ through his wounds and slumped posture. The backdrop, a distant cityscape, provides a sense of place and scale, highlighting the solemnity of the scene. This print, now part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection, exemplifies the powerful and moving imagery often found in religious art of the era.